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Introduction to Japanese Culture by Daniel Sosnoski 9784805313138
RRP: £13.99£9.20Featuring full-color photographs and illustrations thoughout, this book presents a comprehensive guide to Japanese culture.The richness of Japan's history is renowned worldwide, and the cultural heritage that its society has produced and handed down to... -
The Magic of Japan: Secret Places and Life-Changing Experiences: My Fifteen Years as a Geek in Japan (with 475 Color Photos) by Hector Garcia
RRP: £15.99£11.33A charming collection of quirky insights into Japanese culture.The Magic of Japan is writer Hector Garcia's intensely personal account of his fifteen years in Japan. A self-professed "otaku" or Japanese anime geek since childhood, Garcia has worked for a... -
Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands: The First Comprehensive Guide to the Entire Ryukyu Island Chain (Revised & Expanded Edition) by Robert Walker
RRP: £19.99£13.35Discover the beauty of Okinawa and the Ryukyu islands with this stunning, detailed guideThe beautiful islands of Okinawa and the Ryukyu chain contain some of the most scenic spots in the planet-including many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Dozens of these... -
Sushi and Beyond: What the Japanese Know About Cooking by Michael Booth
RRP: £12.99£9.09'His account of their "foodie family road trip" establishes Booth as the next Bill Bryson.' New York TimesJapan is the pre-eminent food nation on earth. The creativity of the Japanese, their dedication and ingenuity, not to mention courage in the face of... -
Studio Ghibli: The films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata by Michelle Le Blanc 9780857305848
RRP: £16.99£12.28The animations of Japan's Studio Ghibli are among the most respected in the movie industry. Their films rank alongside the most popular non-English language films ever made, with each new release a guaranteed box office hit. Yet this highly profitable... -
The Nihongi: Chronicles of Japan from the Earliest Times to A.D. 697 by William George Aston 9781482071184
RRP: £25.99£23.66Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781482071184Author William George AstonFormat PaperbackPage Count 732Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent... -
Essential Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary: Speak Japanese with Confidence! by Tuttle Publishing
RRP: £7.99£5.79Essential Japanese Phrase Book & Dictionary teaches you the practical phrases and expressions needed for common, everyday interactions in Japan in a clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable way. Key features of this Japanese phrasebook and dictionary... -
How Kyoto Breaks Your Heart by Florentyna Leow
RRP: £8.99£6.3420-something and uncertain about her future, Florentyna Leow is exhilarated when an old acquaintance offers her an opportunity for work and cohabitation in a little house in the hills of Kyoto. Florentyna begins a new job as a tour guide, taking... -
Etiquette Guide to Japan: Know the Rules that Make the Difference! (Third Edition) by Boye Lafayette De Mente 9784805313619
RRP: £9.99£7.11Farewell to faux pas!Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all... -
Another Kyoto by Alex Kerr
RRP: £10.99£7.77Another Kyoto is an insider's meditation on the hidden wonders of Japan's most enigmatic city. Drawing on decades living in Kyoto, and on lore gleaned from artists, Zen monks and Shinto priests, Alex Kerr illuminates the simplest things - a temple... -
Trope Tokyo by Sam Landers
RRP: £35.99£25.26Trope Tokyo, the fourth volume in the Trope City Editions series, celebrates the architecture and urban landscapes of this dynamic metropolis fusing the ancient and the ultramodern. The collection highlights the photographic images of emerging and... -
Michael Kenna: Forms of Japan by Michael Kenna
RRP: £39.99£30.78A rocky coast along the Sea of Japan; an immense plain of rice fields in the snow; Mount Fuji towering over misty wooded hills; silent temples devoid of people but brimming with Buddhist deities; a Torii gate mysteriously emerging from moving clouds and... -
Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Desirable Spirit with Tasting Notes from Japan's Leading Whisky Blogger by Brian Ashcraft
RRP: £17.99£12.54**Winner Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2019**"In his new book, journalist Brian Ashcraft digs into the short but colorful history of the Japanese liquor and the process that differentiates Japan's labels from their Western cousins. Plus, whisky authority... -
The Power of Chowa: Finding Your Balance Using the Japanese Wisdom of Chowa by Akemi Tanaka
RRP: £18.99£12.75'Following Tanaka's wisdom is an easy way to start making life feel just a little more balanced' the IndependentThe Japanese wisdom of chowa offers a fresh perspective on how to live, and new ways to find balance among the many different directions that... -
Three Simple Lines: A Writer’s Pilgrimage into the Heart and Homeland of Haiku by Natalie Goldberg
RRP: £21.00£13.96Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781608686971Author Natalie GoldbergFormat HardbackPage Count 196Imprint New World LibraryPublisher New World Library -
Otaku Japan: The Fascinating World of Japanese Manga, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, Toys, Idols and More! (Covers over 450 locations with more than 400 photographs and 21 maps) by Gianni Simone
RRP: £15.99£10.66Transport yourself to the global capital of cool with this ultimate guide to Japanese pop culture!Are you crazy about Japanese manga, anime, video games, cosplay, toys and idols? If so, this book is for you! Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, have... -
Three Tigers, One Mountain: A Journey through the Bitter History and Current Conflicts of China, Korea and Japan by Michael Booth
RRP: £10.99£7.77'The next Bill Bryson' New York TimesTwo tigers cannot share the same mountain - Chinese proverbDespite geographical proximity, cultural similarities, and shared status as highly powerful nations, China, Korea and Japan love to hate each other. Why?In... -
Diary of a Tokyo Teen: A Japanese-American Girl Travels to the Land of Trendy Fashion, High-Tech Toilets and Maid Cafes by Christine Mari Inzer
RRP: £11.99£8.38**2017 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner** **2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal Winner**A book for comic lovers and Japanophiles of all ages, Diary of a Tokyo Teen presents a unique look at modern-day Japan through a young... -
Japan Traveler's Companion: Japan's Most Famous Sights from Hokkaido to Okinawa by Rob Goss
RRP: £14.99£10.20*Winner of The North American Travel Journalists Association's Excellence in Travel Journalism Award*Japan mesmerizes and bewilders the visitor in equal measure, making a top-notch travel guide essential for anyone planning a trip to the land of the... -
Unlocking Japanese with Paul Noble by Paul Noble
RRP: £11.99£7.86Learn Japanese in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method. Ever tried to learn Japanese and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested... -
Pocket Rough Guide Tokyo (Travel Guide with Free eBook) by Rough Guides
RRP: £8.99£5.42Pocket Rough Guide TokyoMake the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.Entertaining, informative and stylish pocket guide, now with free eBook.Get Olympic ready with this pocket guidebook to Tokyo. It's a treasure trove of practical... -
Walking The Kiso Road: A Modern-Day Exploration of Old Japan by William Scott Wilson
RRP: £19.99£13.35Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611801255Author William Scott WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams)... -
Tokyo Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home by DK Eyewitness
RRP: £12.99£9.09Keen to explore a different side of Tokyo? Like a Local is the book for you.This isn't your ordinary travel guide. You won't find the Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace, in these pages, because that's not where Tokyoites hang out. Instead, you'll meet... -
Japan from Anime to Zen: Quick Takes on Culture, Art, History, Food . . . and More by David Watts Barton
RRP: £13.99£12.35This friendly guide offers concise but detailed demystifications of more than 85 aspects of ancient and modern Japan. It can be read in sequence, or just dipped into, depending on the moment's need. Explanations go much deeper than a typical travel guide... -
In Kyoto by Taro Moberly
RRP: £27.99£19.01Japan's capital city for over 1000 years, Kyoto is the country's cultural and spiritual heart. Picturesque temples and prewar machiya - traditional townhouses - populate its historic districts, and are what most visitors expect to see. But one of Kyoto's... -
Japanese in 7 by Kimiko Barber
RRP: £17.99£12.54Japanese food is healthy, delicious and universally enjoyed but despite the popularity of sushi and noodle bars worldwide too few of us cook this delightful cuisine at home. In Japanese in 7 (the latest addition to the in 7 series), Kimiko Barber uses... -
Tokyo Geek's Guide: Manga, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, Toys, Idols & More by Gianni Simone
RRP: £14.99£9.23Tokyo is ground zero for Japan's famous "geek" or otaku culture-a phenomenon that has now swept across the globe.This is the most comprehensive Japan travel guide ever produced which features Tokyo's geeky underworld. It provides a comprehensive run-down... -
Japanese Cooking with Manga: The Gourmand Gohan Cookbook: 59 Easy Recipes Your Friends will Love! by Alexis Aldeguer
RRP: £12.99£9.00Cooking should be fun, and this highly entertaining Japanese cookbook for beginners is packed full of humor and whimsical illustrations. Japanese Cooking with Manga started out as Gourmand Gohan, a hand-drawn and hand-bound edition that the three... -
Japan Through the Looking Glass by Alan MacFarlane
RRP: £10.99£7.77This entertaining and endlessly surprising book takes us on an exploration into every aspect of Japanese society from the most public to the most intimate. A series of meticulous investigations gradually uncovers the multi-faceted nature of a country and... -
Japan Eats!: An Explorer's Guide to Japanese Food by Betty Reynolds
RRP: £9.99£7.16For first-time visitors and seasoned gourmets alike, Japan Eats! is an entertaining guide to the pleasures and pitfalls of dining in Japan--with hilarious insights and tips not found in other books. Whether it's the proper technique for holding... -
The Complete Guide to Japanese Drinks: Sake, Shochu, Japanese Whisky, Beer, Wine, Cocktails and Other Beverages by Stephen Lyman
RRP: £16.99£10.82Drink your way through Japan (even from home) with the help of this book! Japan is home to some of the world's most interesting alcoholic beverages from traditional Sake and Shochu to Japanese whisky, beer, wine and cocktails that are winning global... -
K-POP Now!: The Korean Music Revolution by Mark James Russell
RRP: £13.99£9.60"This is the book on K-pop everybody has been waiting for....A must-read!" -Charlotte Naudin, PR Manager, Torpedo ProductionsK-Pop Now! examines Korea's high-energy pop music and is written for its growing legions of fans. Pop culture expert Mark Russell... -
Photographic Guide to the Birds of Japan and North-east Asia by Tadao Shimba
RRP: £35.00£26.22A spectacular and lavish photographic guide to the birds of Japan, Korea, north-east China and the Russian Far East. Eastern Asia is blessed with a rich and spectacular avifauna, and all 520 regularly occurring species are featured in this spectacular... -
Eren Sarigul: Across Japan: Across Japan by Eren Sarigul
RRP: £21.99£14.83It takes a particular blend of curiosity and courage to dive into a culture foreign to your own. In Across Japan, photographer Eren Sarigul takes us on a wide-eyed journey through the beautiful country that has fascinated him since he was a boy in south... -
My Hokkaido: The Ultimate Guide to Japan's Great Northern Islands by Aaron Jamieson
RRP: £16.99£11.94**Featured by Ski Asia on their list of "Best Gifts for People Who Love Skiing in Japan" "...if you're looking for more information on Japan's number one ski island, then this is a fantastic book for you or that other person who loves skiing in the land... -
Mindfulness Travel Japan: Nature, Food, Walks, Meditation, Onsen and More by Steve Wide
RRP: £16.99£11.88Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781741177237Author Steve WideFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Hardie Grant ExplorePublisher Hardie Grant ExploreWeight(grams) 600g -
Lonely Planet Pocket Tokyo by Lonely Planet
RRP: £8.50£6.13Lonely Planet's Pocket Tokyo is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore Japan's temples and shrines, sample delicious Japanese cuisine and immerse yourself in the city's pop culture obsession;... -
Japan Journeys: Famous Woodblock Prints of Cultural Sights in Japan by Andreas Marks
RRP: £17.99£12.54Presenting classic Japanese woodblock prints, Japan Journeys offers a unique perspective on the country's most famous travel destinations.This stunning art book gathers together approximately two hundred Japanese woodblock prints depicting scenic spots... -
Japan's World Heritage Sites: Unique Culture, Unique Nature by John Dougill 9784805314753
RRP: £19.99£14.35Japan's World Heritage Sites presents the exquisite temples, shrines, gardens, castles and natural wonders found throughout Japan which have now been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This new edition has more convenient size and includes many... -
Instant Japanese: How to Express Over 1,000 Different Ideas with Just 100 Key Words and Phrases! (A Japanese Language Phrasebook & Dictionary) Revised Edition by Boye Lafayette De Mente
RRP: £5.99£4.40It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Japanese but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Japan for a short time and want a Japanese phrase book to help you communicate? If so, then...